Statement and Commitment of Independent Director Nominee
The nominator, Sewei Times Technology Co., Ltd. Board of Directors, hereby makes a public statement regarding the nomination of Mao Zhi as an independent director candidate for the fourth Board of Directors of Sewei Times Technology Co., Ltd. The nominee has provided written consent to serve as an independent director candidate for the fourth Board of Directors of Sewei Times Technology Co., Ltd. (see the statement of the independent director candidate). This nomination is made after a thorough understanding of the nominee's professional background, education, title, detailed work experience, all concurrent positions, and any history of serious untrustworthy conduct. The nominator believes that the nominee meets the requirements for the position and independence of an independent director candidate as stipulated by relevant laws, administrative regulations, departmental rules, normative documents, and the business rules of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The nominator hereby declares and commits to the following matters:
I. The nominee has passed the qualification review by the Nomination Committee of the Fourth Board of Directors of Sewei Times Technology Co., Ltd. or the Independent Director Special Committee. The nominator has no conflict of interest or close relationship with the nominee that may affect independent performance. Yes ☑ No ☐ If no, please provide details:
II. The nominee does not have any circumstances that prohibit them from serving as a company director as stipulated in Article 178 of the "Company Law of the People's Republic of China" and other relevant provisions. Yes ☐ No ☐ If no, please provide details:
III. The nominee meets the qualification and conditions for serving as an independent director as stipulated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission's "Administrative Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies" and the business rules of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Yes ☐ No ☐ If no, please provide details:
IV. The nominee meets the conditions for serving as an independent director as stipulated in the company's articles of association. Yes ☑ No ☐ If no, please provide details:
V. The nominee has participated in training and obtained relevant training certificates recognized by the stock exchange (if any). Yes ☑ No ☐ If no, please provide details:
VI. The nominee serving as an independent director will not violate the relevant provisions of the "Civil Servant Law of the People's Republic of China." Yes ☑ No ☐ If no, please provide details:
VII. The nominee serving as an independent director will not violate the relevant provisions of the Notice from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China on Regulating the Service as Independent Directors and Independent Supervisors of Listed Companies and Fund Management Companies by Central Management Cadres After Resigning or Retiring from Public Office. Yes ☑ No ☐ If no, please provide details:
VIII. The nominee serving as an independent director will not violate the relevant provisions of the "Opinions of the Central Organization Department of the Communist Party of China on Further Regulating the Part-time Employment (Holding Positions) of Party and Government Leading Cadres in Enterprises." Yes ☑ No ☐ If no, please provide details: